Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a FREE community resource service that offers information and referral services to all families searching to find care for infants,
toddlers, preschoolers, before and aftercare for school-age children, and summer camp information in Pinellas County.
Our trained CCR&R staff can help answer questions about choosing
the best early learning programs and provide parents with a list of
child care providers customized to your specific preferences.
Preferences that can be customized:
Parent Guide to FCCH
Location preference for care
View a Parent Guide about Child Care Centers
Type of care such as Centers, Family Child Care Homes,
or School Age Care
Parent Guide to FCCH
Site features including whether a site has a pool,
non-smoking conditions, pets, program
and curriculum desires
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Family child care resource and referral services include information about
child development and developmentally preferred practices. In addition, parents
will receive information about other services available in the community.
Please take a moment to read family resources and complete
our child care resource and referral form BELOW to request a provider listing.
If you are interested in starting a childcare program in your area,
please contact a CCR&R representative at 727-400-4411
select option 3 and then 3 again, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm
If our office is closed and your family is in need of immediate assistance, 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares is available 24 hours a day. Their offices can be reached by dialing 2-1-1 or 727-210-4211,
or by visiting their website at www.211tampabay.org.or by
TB5 Connects
Let us connect you to resources that
fit your specific household.

Family Resources
CCR&R Parent Packet
Download CCR&R Parent Packet
Parent Guide to FCCH
View a Parent Guide to Family Child Care Homes (FCCH)
View a Parent Guide about Child Care Centers
View a Parent Guide to Child Care Centers
Parent Guide to FCCH
View a Family Guide to Quality Early Learning Programs
DCF Cares
DCF Cares
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